How to i write an e-mail for increase in salary?

Question

What are the contents and what type of format will i used for better result.

Answer 1

Agree with and adding to other answers to NOT ask for salary increases via Email. If writing an email, write it to yourself as you are practicing what you want to say face to face, and delete the email when you're done. Do some research on what the "market value" or average salary is for someone in your position and with your qualifications and in your part of the country/world.

Of course it helps if you know the salaries of some of your peers, but this is often sensitive information and rarely shared, so if you don't know, don't ask.

When meeting face to face, be sure to highlight any of your successes on the job in recent months or years, any certifications you may have accomplished, courses you have taken or degrees completed, etc. Be sure to make a point of why your company should be investing more in you and your professional development. Do a Google search on "salary calculator" and do a little poking around for what you "should" be earning.

Don't forget to imagine your manager's different possible reactions, and be prepared to continue with a few different possible conversations. Don't give any sob stories about debt or inflation or cost of living increases, don't mention how long it's been since your last raise, don't get defensive or be "in your face" with your manager. Treat this entire conversation as a positive and proactive one. Just be honest and matter-of-fact. If you have done your research, you know your accomplishments and qualifications, you can articulate what sets you apart, and you present yourself well in the discussion, you just might get the raise you want and deserve.

Remember that your conversation won't be over when you leave your manager's office. Good or bad outcome, keep your chin up and do your job well. If you DON'T get the raise now, they might be watching you out of the corner of their eye in the coming months when another opportunity or raise or promotion might come along. And if you DO get the raise, they will want to be sure it was justified so go earn that extra income. Good luck!

Finally, if you don't or can't get a raise, ask if you can be sent for training courses for example. Whatever is relevant training for your position, networking, programming, project management. Or maybe they'll reimburse you for completing a certificate program at a local college. This is also an investment in you by the company and it builds your resume and makes you more marketable both within and outside your company.

Answer 2

You never do that by e-mail! In person is the only way to ask for a pay raise!

You must convince your boss that you are worth more than you are being paid. Hard facts and figures are the best way, combined with proof that you are being paid a less than average wage for your current job description.

Answer 3

I wouldn't ask for a pay rise by email - you need to sit down with your boss and talk face to face.

Doing it during your yearly appraisal is the best time.

You will get a lot less chance of getting the rise if you do it by letter, phone or email. It doesn't show professionalism.

Answer 4

I'm gonna have to agree with the previous posters....ask for a raise in person, not in an impersonal e-mail. Just seems lazy.

Answer 5

asking 4 a raise by email is inappropriate ,
that has to be done face-*to-face with your employer
when they r in a good mood :D